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TIJUANA FLATS

280 S SR7 STE 300 · ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33414

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3389734
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8495374
DBPR license6021792

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went outside establishment through back door then came back inside establishment and touched clean wiping cloth. Discussed with operator that employee should wash hands.

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit near cookline: portioned guacamole (46F – Cold Holding) As per operator, moved from bottom section of flip top 1 hour ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Item stored over stacked. Operator placed over stacked portion in the walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator.

#7Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Sink and surface chemical test kit provided; operator uses quaternary ammonium. Operator stated that they will order the correct test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic24-03-4

Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. On clean dish rack, observed dirty/ soiled pans stored with clean pans. Started to removed soiled pans. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered pans of chips stored on a high shelf above flip top cooler unit near cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Unwashed bell peppers stored above ready to eat portioned corn. Advised operator to store properly.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.